In the fall, beet salad will be an unexpected side everyone will love.

Learn how to make beet salad.

As a side or the base of a protein, it’s the perfect fall salad.

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To bring out the flavor of beets, pair them with bright, fresh ingredients.

This is why you commonly see roasted beets and goat cheese together, as in this recipe.

What Pairs Well With Beet Salad?

Southern Living Beet Salad ingredients

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But don’t dress the greens until just before serving or they may wilt and turn dark.

baby spinach and spring mix blend

1cupthinly sliced fennel bulb(from 1 medium [8-oz.]

bulb)

1medium(7-oz.

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)navel orange, segmented (about 1/2 cup)

1(8-oz.)pkg.

Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated.

Toss salad greens with dressing:

Combine greens and fennel in a large bowl.

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Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat.

Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Southern Living Beet Salad combining the salad ingredients

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Southern Living Beet Salad on a plate to serve

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